Pokémon: RGB Part 10, Time to Bellossom
Disclaimer: For those who have not or will not read the description please be aware that I'll be using the international names of each game protagonist. Since Gen 1 only had the male protagonist and the rival they shall be named by their respective games (Red and Blue). The female protagonist will be named green due to the international release of leaf-green. Note if the character has a remake name this will be used instead. (Ethan and Lyra, not Gold and Krystal) This is for the benefit of fans of the franchise that came later than those who started back in gen 1 and gen 2 which game characters were named after their respective games.
Petals and powder danced in the air, the silent breeze fluttering them in an elegant orchestra of movement. Ivysaur shook her stalk and rushed forward at the twirling green creature in front of her, the creature twirled above her and landed behind her. The two flowers on the side of her head began to glow. Ivysaur twisted around and rushed into the creature's chest tossing the lithe critter backwards. "Return Bellossom." The woman in the large yellow kimono bowed, "Such strength, it brings tears to my eyes." Ivysaur pranced over towards her, trainer Green who nuzzled the Pokémon. "And such love between trainer and Pokémon is always nice to see."
"Thank you Erika!" bowed Green, "It was a fun battle." Erika placed a multicolored badge into her hand.
"This Rainbow badge will light the way on the rest of your journey." Green smiled when she heard a large 'wow.' A little girl appeared in a tiny green kimono with red textures on its lower fringe.
"That was amazing!" the little girl pulled on Green's skirt, "You battle really cool!" She hugged Ivysaur, "and this Ivysaur was so amazing! Such a cutie!" The little girl began playing with Ivysaur, who chased her in a game of tag.
"It seems you've got the attention of my pupil," Erika smiled, "Today there seems to many trainers whose skill whets her imagination."
"Multiple?" Green asked.
"Yeah!" The little girl stopped in between Green and Erika, "There were these two boys that came here before you. The first one fought with a Wartortle and he was all like," The little girl changed her face, "so serious! He was cool and dreamy!"
"Dreamy?" muttered Erika, as Green's mouth lay a-gap.
"Oh and the other one," the little girl jumped in to a pose, "he used a Charmeleon! I remember that he smiled through the entire battle! So fierce and handsome!"
"Dearie," Erika patted the little girl's head, "have you been reading too many beauty magazines today." The little girl shook her head.
"I only read a few."
"At your age," Erika picked her up and poked her nose, "Is too much." As Erika walked away, "Oh, young trainer, thought my pupil has exaggerated about your friends." Green shifted a bit, she knew they're my friends? "I think I have something that may help you on your journey. If you want, you can meet me at the Vileplume Perfume Shoppe." Green tapped the ends of her shoes together as Erika left the room with the vocal little girl. Something that can help me… Green pushed opened the entrance doors and presented her badge in the light. "I got it!" Green shouted as her two friends, Red and Blue, nodded at her.
"That's great!" Red smiled, "I never thought Charmeleon would have gotten a hit in, so much status effects. First paralyzed, then poisoned, oh, and then put asleep: never thought I would get so much trouble out of a type I had an advantage towards…"
"Status effects?" Green tilted her head. Blue and Red looked at each other.
"Certainly she used some against you too," Blue asked, "Grass types are known for their powder moves. Especially when dealing with dangerous opponents." Green shook her head.
"Hey maybe that's something unique about them," Blue and Green looked at Red, "Charmeleon has no problem with fire and burns so maybe grass Pokémon have no problem with spores and powders."
"So if these powders were used Ivysaur would have been immune to it." Green postulated. Red nodded.
"Yeah I'm certain that's it." Blue pulled out his pokedex, "Blue what's a matter."
"If one type is immune to this condition, what about others?" Blue looked through the pokedex, "It would change effective tactics and when types have advantages." Blue began to walk away but Red grabbed his collar.
"Hey what I got something for you," Red pulled him back, "It's important. Here take this." Red placed a watch-like device in to Blue's hand. Red placed another in Green's before putting on a third one. "It's called an x-transceiver! I found these three in that hideout apparently those crooks, Team Rocket, stole this tech to keep in touch. I know we can use them for a better purpose." Red placed his hand over his heart, "Like our promise that binds us together, these transceivers will make sure that no matter where we are we'll never be far apart."
"Always poetic Red," Blue muttered, "But it's a good idea. Whenever we're close we can challenge each other to gauge our strength. "
"So what are we waiting for?" Red pointed forwards, "Onward we go!"
"Wait!" Red and Blue turned towards Green. "I need to do something first. You guys can go ahead."
"You sure?" muttered Red. Green nodded. She watched as Red and Blue walked away towards one of the routes. Green sprinted towards the center of Celadon. The bright lights and multitude of scents assaulted Green's nose as she passed a number of shops selling food and memorabilia. She spotted a sign in the shape of a Vileplume that blinked bright colors of blue and red. Green rushed through the moving crowd and pushed open the clear front doors to enter a room filled with heavenly scents ranging from orchids to citrus.
"Ah the young trainer has come," Green turned to see Erika dressed in a new kimono, one of lighter hue. "Come, come, take a seat." Erika grabbed three fragrances from the counter and placed them on a clear table. "I want you to smell each one and tell me the differences of them." Green placed out her hand as Erika sprayed a dab of perfume on her hand. Green smelled each one and an uneasy question came to her mind.
"I don't understand how this helps me," Erika waved away the question.
"Which scent smells nice," Erika asked, Green looked at her perplexed.
"But my question?" Erika didn't respond. "Um, well they all are nice but in different…." Green smiled a bit. "Oh I get it."
"Remember how my little pupil gushed about your friends," Erika waved at one of the assistants who brought over two pink cups of tea, "She wasn't entirely wrong with her statements. The trainer with the Wartortle was indeed confident and cool in his battle. Every attack was precise, a willful trainer. Well aware of his Pokémon's limitations." Erika took a sip of the warm tea, "The second trainer with the Charmeleon fought with such ferocity and speed. Every action is a move of passion and confidence, a fiery trainer. Well attuned to his Pokémon's spirit." She placed her tea gently down. "And finally you, you fought with grace and serenity. Tell me, did you feel anxious as we battle or was your heart calm as your Pokémon's. Did you fear that you might lose?"
"I never thought about losing," Green whispered, "I just watched my Ivysaur and knew she would do her best as that's all I can give, my best."
"Exactly, you fought not with your Pokémon's spirit but with each other's heart in tune. Where the boy with water fought with his mind, where the boy with fire fought with his spirit, you fought with your heart. Each method a powerful tool, each method a powerful bond; however, they are all equal in ability and equally beautiful."
"Just like these different perfumes," Green muttered, "But why does this help me?"
"It doesn't dear," Erika sipped her tea again, "I just wanted for my pupil to hear this…She wants to be like me but she can't be strong by mimicking her mentors. Hearing about three trainers whose skill surpass my own with uniquely different styles may open her eyes. You see, you helped me." Green noticed a tiny eye peeping form behind the counter. She smiled and bowed to Erika.
"Thank you Erika." She pushed open the store's doors and into the sunlight. Green rushed passed the crowds and the stands. "I need to catch up to," Green slowed her speed as she saw two figures waiting at the front of the route to Lavender town. "You guys waited." Green watched as Blue began walking down the path and Red shook his head and pointed his thumb towards the route. "Mind, spirit, and heart: three peas in a pod." Green rushed over grabbing both Red's and Blue's arm as they walked in unison down the winding path.